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Trump Reshares Ex-SEAL’s Post on Afghans as U.S. Freezes Afghan Immigration, Orders Green-Card Review

The suspected D.C. gunman was an Afghan evacuee resettled under Operation Allies Welcome, with no motive announced.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump reposted Robert O’Neill’s claim that Afghans would behead someone for using a Nespresso machine, endorsing the message on Truth Social.
  • The administration halted processing of immigration requests from Afghan nationals pending a review of security and vetting protocols, according to a DHS official.
  • USCIS Director Joe Edlow said he ordered a full reexamination of green cards for immigrants from 19 listed countries of concern at the president’s direction.
  • The D.C. shooting left Specialist Sarah Beckstrom dead and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe hospitalized after they were attacked while on duty.
  • Authorities identified the suspect as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, who arrived in the United States through the Operation Allies Welcome resettlement program.